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X159 KBO

2001 Honda Cb 500 S

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,409 mi
Last recorded6,409 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda Cb 500 S21,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 KBO
MakeHonda
ModelCb 500 S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 6,409 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 6,409 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 6,212 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,353 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 500 S?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
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X159 KBO is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Honda Cb 500 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 21,265 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cb 500 S fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X159 KBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 500 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Cb 500 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X159 KBO registered?

X159 KBO is a 2001 Honda Cb 500 S, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X159 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X159 KBO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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